National Museum of American History, Washington

Spanning three floors and containing numerous exhibitions the National Museum of American History looks in detail at the rich diversity and scientific achievements of The United States. Student groups can try out various activities, such as sending telegrams by morse code and performing various experiments in the interactive Science Center. Open daily and with free admission for groups.

Established during the American Civil War on the former estate of Confederate General Robert E. Lee's wife Mary Anna, Arlington National Cemetery is the largest national burial ground in the United States, with 624 acres of landscaped grounds. Veterans and Military casualties from each of the nation's wars are buried here. Notable among the thousands of headstones and memorials are the graves of President John F. Kennedy, his wife Jack read more ...

Located in the Smithsonian Institution, The National Air and Space Museum was originally founded in 1942 as the National Air Museum and then renamed and reopened in 1976. The museum houses the largest collection of Spacecraft and historic aircraft on the planet, including the likes of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module, Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis and Orville and Wilbur Wright's 1903 Flyer.
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Spanning three floors and containing numerous exhibitions the National Museum of American History looks in detail at the rich diversity and scientific achievements of The United States. Student groups can try out various activities, such as sending telegrams by morse code and performing various experiments in the interactive Science Center. Open daily and with free admission for groups.

Located in the Smithsonian, the National Portrait Gallery tells the story of those who have shaped the culture of America through it's rich history. It houses thousands of pieces of artwork and plays home to numerous fascinating and diverse exhibitions which encapsulate the diversity and richness of America's culture and story. Admission is free for groups and the museum is open daily.

The Smithsonian is an unparalleled record of the American experience and captures the aspirations and spirit of Americans over the last three centuries. It features works by over 7,000 artists including John Singer Sargent, Gilbert Stuart and Edward Hopper. Admission is free for student groups and the museum is open daily.

The Pentagon is one the largest office buildings in the world at over three times the square footage of the Empire State and is the Headquarters of the US Department of Defense, employing some 23,000 military and civilian staff.
The Pentagon welcomes over 100,000 visitors annually and student groups can take guided tours which last approximately 60 minutes and give a valuable insight into the working of what is effectively a city wi read more ...

Arguably the most famous building in America and home to every U.S president except George Washington, The White House was completed in 1800 and adopted its name from the whitewash it received in 1815 after being scorched by the British the year before.
The Whitehouse itself does not currently permit visits by the public, however, the Whitehouse Visitors Center welcomes groups with a range of features and vid read more ...

Located in the heart of the Capital, the US Capitol is without doubt one of the most impressive buildings in the States, having been built and rebuilt since its original creation in 1793. It houses the two chambers of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Student group tours of the Capitol and its various chambers are free although tour passes are required. Tours operate every day except Sundays. Contact our expert read more ...

Located just to the north of the Lincoln Memorial, The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a testament to those who fought and died in one of the most unpopular conflicts in American History. Split into three distinct sections, the memorial's purpose is to separate the sacrifice of the veterans from the policy of the government of the day. This in order to aspire to some form of reconciliation for the 58,000 Americans missing or killed in the con read more ...

The Clarion Hotel Arlington Court Suites is centrally located just one mile from Washington, D.C. and less than two blocks from the Washington D.C. Metrorail system. The Hotel is close to many local points of interest, including the Arlington National Cemetery, Georgetown, Georgetown University, Iwo Jima Memorial, the Smithsonian Institution museum complex and the DAR Constitution Hall concert arena. It is also within walking distanc read more ...

The Comfort Inn Downtown/Convention Center hotel is conveniently located for student groups less than one mile from the White House and within walking distance of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and the Verizon Center sports and entertainment arena. The McPherson Square Metro station and Mt. Vernon Square Metro station are within four blocks, making it easy to visit all the area has to offer.
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Set in the heart of downtown DC, Hostelling International-Washington, DC is close to the White House, the Capitol, Smithsonian museums, Chinatown, bars, restaurants, monuments, performing art centres and many more attractions. HI-DC is also within easy walking distance of subway stations and bus stops.
Accommodation is based on Multi bedded dorm-style rooms of between 6-10 beds for students and twin rooms for leaders. All rooms read more ...

The Hotel Harrington is located in the heart of Washington D.C.'s world famous tourist district. Located just ½ block from Pennsylvania Avenue, between the Capitol and the White House, it is perfect for student groups visiting the city and easy to walk to all the sights you would like to see. The excellent metro is also just two blocks away.
Students will be accommodated in multi bedded rooms and leaders in singles and read more ...

Tour Day 1
Day time
Daytime flight to New York and transfer to your accommodation.
Tour Day 2
Morning
Walking tour of Midtown Manhattan including Central Park, Broadway and Times Square.
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Tour Day 1
Morning
Daytime flight to Washington and transfer to your accommodation.
Tour Day 2
Morning
Guided walking tour of the historical sites and memorials (including the Lincoln Memorial steps to see where Marin Luther King gave his infamous 'I Hav read more ...